Seasonal Maintenance Worker/Beach Ambassador

This is a seasonal position and is ineligible for benefits.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for helping residents and visitors enjoy their Little Elm Beach experience. Answer questions about Little Elm, such as general information about the park, beach and park rules, upcoming events, rental programs, and Town attractions.

Responsible for maintaining a clean environment throughout the park, including beach, restrooms, pavilions, amphitheater, grilling areas and playground.

The Seasonal Maintenance Worker / Beach Ambassador will have an opportunity to work in a community that is one of the fastest growing and most exciting suburbs in the USA.

The candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

Must be 17 years of age.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Must be bondable.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• May assist in the operation and minor maintenance of various vehicles and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
• Knowledge of safety precautions pertaining to the work;
• May assist in general maintenance work;
• May assist in utilizing landscaping tools and equipment;
• Skilled in writing, reading and comprehending instructions in English;
• May assist in performing varied vegetation control and landscape maintenance work in a safe, efficient manner;
• Skilled in performing manual labor;
• May assist in operating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of hand and power tools;
• May assist in performing a variety of grounds maintenance and vegetation control activities;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
• As a leader who must operate under the Town’s four Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency and Innovation.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, and talking.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, with prolonged exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Work is performed near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interact with residents and visitors of the park.
• Educate visitors about beach and park rules.
• Provide information, including general information about the park, park rules, upcoming Town events, rental programs, and Town attractions.
• Report violations to Police Officer on duty.
• Must be able to work extra hours as needed. (Special Events, holidays, weekends and other events).
• Report to Crew Leaders about any issues with other employees, visitors, or any problem seen in the park.
• May assist in a variety of landscape maintenance activities
• Picks up and removes trash from beaches, parks, and other open areas
• Inspects assigned areas, corrects and / or reports safety hazards.
• May assist in the use of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment and other tools.
• Drives a variety of trucks and other vehicles.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment. Secures work sites from hazards as needed.
• May assist in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields, grounds maintenance, and playground areas
• Performs other duties as assigned.

E.O.E. The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.